Movielink, a joint venture of major Hollywood studios, released a new version of its on-demand system for downloading films. Movielink 2.0 enables users with broadband connections to begin viewing the film within two to 10 minutes from the start of the download. The download process is not interrupted and continues while a customer is watching the film. A number of other user enhancements are also provided in Movielink 2.0
Movielink also announced that it will now offer Disney films. With the addition of the Disney titles (including films from Buena Vista, Touchstone and Miramax), Movielink’s online library will grow to 450 titles by October. Movielink is planning a national advertising campaign to promote the service.
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- In August 2003, BellSouth announced plans to launch a customized version of Movielink’s online movie rental service to its DSL customers. BellSouth broadband users will have a special Movielink site designed for them. Movies on the service currently range between $2.95 and $4.99 for a 24-hour viewing period.
- Movielink is a joint venture of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Studios.